Forty-two Russians appeal against Olympic bans: CAS
ZURICH (Reuters) – Forty-two Russians have lodged appeals against bans issued by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following doping violations at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Tuesday.
Sport court says 42 Russians appeal IOC doping decisions
ZURICH (Reuters) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Tuesday it has registered 42 appeals by Russian athletes seeking to overturn International Olympic Committee (IOC) penalties against them linked to doping violations at the 2014 Sochi …
Twitter, Snapchat tie up with Fox to provide coverage of FIFA World Cup
(Reuters) – Twenty First Century Fox Inc’s Fox Sports is partnering with Twitter Inc to stream a live show and Snap Inc’s Snapchat to showcase stories with matchday highlights on the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament to be hosted in Russia later this ye…
Britain sets Pyeongchang target of at least five medals
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has set its winter athletes a “best ever” target of at least five medals at the Pyeongchang Olympics after more than doubling funding since Sochi four years ago.
Defending champion Konta, Williams exit Sydney International
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Defending champion Johanna Konta was bundled out in the first round of the Sydney International by Agnieszka Radwanska and Venus Williams also lost in her first match of the tournament on Tuesday.
New trainer backs Fury to change public perception
LONDON (Reuters) – Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s new trainer Ben Davison believes the boxer has been harshly judged by the public and will show a different side to his character when he returns to the ring.
Canada’s Kingsbury awaits Pyeongchang coronation
LONDON(Reuters) – It is fair to say Quebec has a proud tradition of producing winning mogul skiers.
Unlikely rivalry in Aerials set to continue at Pyeongchang
LONDON (Reuters) – Two countries, Belarus and China, have dominated the men’s aerials at the last three Winter Olympics and look set to do the same this time around in Pyeongchang.
Chapuis feeling pressure to replicate Sochi success
LONDON(Reuters) – France swept the podium in the men’s ski cross four years ago in Sochi, with Jean-Frederic Chapuis coming away with the gold, and such is the depth of talent in the country that some are predicting a repeat performance in Pyeongchang….
Wrong wax? Snow problem for Olympic athletes
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – It is the one subject skiers and snowboarders cannot stop obsessing about at the Winter Olympics – how best to wax their equipment to ensure maximum speed and stability.
